Boise National Forest Outreach Notice TEMP-GS-0462-03-Forestry Aid TEMP-GS-0462-04-Forestry Technician (Suppression) Announcement Numbers 20-TEMPF3-NAT-3867-3DT-CB 20-TEMPF3-NAT-3868-4DT-RO

Application Period: March 3 – March 9, 2020 Vacant positions may be available in: Boise, Garden Valley, Mountain Home, City, Cascade and Lowman, Idaho

Applications are accepted only through USAJOBS once the announcement numbers are posted.

The Boise National Forest is filling TEMPORARY SEASONAL fire positions not to exceed 1039 hours (approximately six months). Positions available include engine crew, hand crew, hotshot crew and helitack.

Applicants WILL NOT be able to submit their applications in USAJOBS until the opening date of the targeted temporary, seasonal position. (March 3 – March 9, 2020)

Applicants need to establish a personal profile on USAJOBS and are encouraged to do that before jobs are posted. Job updates can also be requested at any time. Be sure to indicate the duty location, (i.e., the city) as the location for consideration when applying. In some cases a duty station may be in a remote location, different from the city.

Most positions start in late May and last through September (end date exceptions are often made for students) based on budgets. Some positions will have shorter employment periods. Virtually all of the positions require physical exertion in rough terrain. The work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions including summer heat, rain or even snow. Housing may be available at remote duty stations.

Boise, Idaho

Boise is a full-service community. The Boise metropolitan area’s economy is strong with many dual career opportunities, including a wide variety of federal agencies within easy driving distance, and many private sector job opportunities. The cost of living is slightly below the national average, though real-estate has been steadily increasing in the last few years. There are several institutions of higher learning in the area, including . Health care facilities and churches are widely available. Entertainment opportunities abound in Boise and the metropolitan area, with a wide array of restaurants, dinner theaters, museums and sports-and-music venues. Additional information can be found on the Boise Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.boisechamber.org/relo/index.htm

Websites for the Boise Area: http://www.cityofboise.org/ http://www.cityofnampa.us/ http://www.thecityofboise.com/ http://www.city-data.com/ www.emmettidaho.com Mountain Home, Idaho

The Mountain Home Ranger District office is located in Mountain Home, ID, approximately 45 miles east of Boise along Interstate 84. Mountain Home is a full-service community supporting outlying areas and the Mountain Home Air Force Base. Summer and fall months are typically warm and dry, with daily highs averaging between 85 to 95 degrees, and nightly lows from 40 to 55 degrees. The climate in the winter is typical of the high desert, with low temperatures averaging between 20 and 30 degrees with occasional subzero overnight readings.

Idaho City, Idaho

Located 40 miles to the east of Boise, Idaho City is a quaint, historic mountain community of approximately 400. Idaho City is the county seat of Boise County with tourism and timber as the primary industries. Idaho City is not a full service community, but does offer the following services on a year-round basis: one small grocery store and many small shops along Main Street with preserved historic buildings from the mining era of the 1860s. Boise offers the services and amenities of the largest city in Idaho. Many District employees commute from Boise daily. The population of Boise is approximately 170,000, with an additional 230,000 in the surrounding metropolitan area. An international airport, shopping, colleges and universities, and a variety of cultural and sporting events are readily accessible and available.

Cascade, Idaho The Cascade Ranger District is the northernmost District on the Boise National Forest. Encompassing over 400,000 acres, the District offers a diverse resource management program including recreation, wildlife, fisheries, forest and range management, and watershed management. The small town of Cascade is nestled in the mountains of approximately 75 miles north of Boise on Highway 55. It is located in Long Valley between the North Fork of the Payette River (known for its world-class kayaking) and Cascade Lake (one of the top fisheries in Idaho). The Cascade Ranger District offers abundant and diverse year-round outdoor sports and recreation opportunities. Lowman, Idaho

Located 75 miles north of the Idaho state capital in Boise, is a small mountain community that has grown up along 12 miles of the South Fork of the Payette River. Duty stations may include the ranger district office or a remote station at Elk Creek in Bear Valley. Recreation opportunities abound. Depending on the season, you may camp, hike, ride for miles on horseback, bike, motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle on beautiful trails; fish, hunt, cross-country ski or snowmobile. The South Fork of the Payette River is considered one of the premier kayaking and rafting waters in the country and the district shares borders with both the Sawtooth SNRA and the Frank Church River of No return Wilderness. After a hard day of work or play there are numerous hot springs to soak in. Approximately 200 year-round residents live in the community and the summer population swells with visitors.

Emmett, Idaho

Emmett, Idaho is a full service community located in Southwest Idaho along the Payette River at the junction of Idaho Highways 16 and 52. The city has a population of about 5,500 and is the seat of Gem County (population 16,000). Duty stations may include the Emmett District Office or the Garden Valley Ranger Station Smaller towns nearby in Gem County are Letha, Sweet and Ola. Boise, in Ada County, is about 35 miles southeast of Emmett. Emmett sits at 2,373 feet in elevation and enjoys a four-season climate. Average July maximum temperature is 95 F, and January’s average low is 16 F. Average annual precipitation is 13.26 inches. The elevation of Gem county ranges from 2,260 feet to 7,865 feet, with cooler summers and snowy winter weather at the higher elevations. Some rentals are available in Emmett. The real estate market offers older and newer homes for sale as well as vacant land from city size lots to large acreages available. A full range of housing choices is also available in the Greater Boise area.

Garden Valley, Idaho Garden Valley is a valley nestled between the confluence of the Middle Fork Payette River and South Fork Payette River surrounded by mountains covered with pine, fir, aspen, alder and other varieties of trees and shrubs. The valley has two small settlements, Crouch and Garden Valley. The entire population of the area is approximately 2000. The elevation is approximately 3,800 feet, there are four distinct seasons. It is 52 miles from Boise (Idaho’s capital) an approximate one hour drive on two lane paved highway. There is a medical clinic with a full time Physician to handle most checkups, minor injuries or Illness. In case of emergency, there is a life flight helicopter pad at the clinic and ambulance service as well. The school covers grades kindergarten through 12 and a preschool for special education programs. There are two mercantile stores that carry food items, camping, fishing and hunting supplies, a hardware store, several restaurants and a post office. There is a credit union in GV. Government housing may be available. For additional information contact a Supervisor listed below:

RESOURCE TYPE SUPERVISOR PHONE DUTY STATION

Lucky Peak Rappel Jeremy Schwandt 208-373-4328 Mountain Home Crew

[email protected] Garden Valley Helitack Tom Moxham 208-462-3241 Garden Valley [email protected] x7927

Crew 3 Gordon Wells 575-640-2168 Idaho City [email protected] Crew 41 Rory Anderton 208-382-7449 Cascade (Wildland Fire Module) [email protected] Crew 5 Colin Good 208-259-3361 Lowman [email protected] x7561 Crew 8 Blake Abbott 208-960-2578 Boise [email protected]

Idaho City IHC Brian Cardoza 208-392-6764 Idaho City [email protected] Boise IHC Deon Berner 208-462-3241 Garden Valley [email protected] x 7916

Engine 411 Beau Burley 208-587-7839 Mountain Home [email protected] Engine 412 Colby Bertalotto 208-373-4325 Mountain Home [email protected] Engine 413 Joel Welch 208-653-2358 Mountain Home [email protected] Engine 431 Ryan Green 208-392-7306 Idaho City [email protected] Engine 441 James Brown 208-382-7443 Cascade [email protected] Engine 451 Colter Stewart 208-259-3361 Lowman [email protected] x7565 Engine 461 Bryce Alexander 208-462-3241 Garden Valley [email protected] x7908 Engine 481 Anthony Rojo 307-690-3699 Boise [email protected]

Additional Contact Information by Unit:

Unit Contact Phone Email

Mountain Home Ryan Erne 208-860-7872 [email protected] Ranger District (AFMO)

Idaho City Quincy Chung 208-392-3720 [email protected] Ranger District (AFMO)

Cascade Josh Warden 208-382-7441 [email protected] Ranger District (FMO)

Lowman Colin Good 208-259-3361 x7561 [email protected] Ranger District (FMO)

Emmett Tim Garity 208-462-3241 x7915 [email protected] Ranger District (FMO)

Boise Wildland Mike Towers 208-373-4165 [email protected] Fire Academy (FMO) Boise National Forest OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM Please Respond by March 9, 2020 Complete this form and send electronically to Supervisor listed for the position.

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